Who we are… Rutland County Council is the smallest Unitary Authority in England, but just because we are a small team does not mean we cannot make a big difference, multum-in parvo is our motto! Rutland offers fantastic opportunities to make a real difference to the lives of residents in our local community – we really are one of the best places to live, learn, work, play and visit. This is your chance to become part of an amazing team, delivering great services throughout the county.

Who you are… Passionate about ensuring adults within the community are supported with the appropriate care packages to maximise their independence, as you recognise the benefits this has on their lives, and those of their families. You will positively embrace working within an enthusiastic, busy and forward thinking team that prides itself in the excellent service we provide. Empathetic and able to communicate with customers, carers and professional to ensure the best possible outcomes for those you work with.

What we need from you… With experience of carrying out assessments and reviews of care provision, you will be able to respond to changing needs and ensure the appropriate arrangements and adjustments are made in a timely manner. Using your knowledge of the Care Act 2014, and excellent organisation skills, you will ensure all reviews are carried out in a person centred, outcome focused way, and within set deadlines.

What we offer in return… Work that makes a difference to people’s lives within this beautiful county, in addition to structured salary reviews, local government pension scheme, discounted access to ‘Active Rutland’ keep fit activities and Flexi-Time to name just a few!

The successful applicant for this post will be subject to an enhanced check by the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

We act as ‘One Council’ in all we do, with each of us working together in the most effective way to meet the needs of our customers every day – if you share this ethos then we really want to hear from you…

What to do now… Please visit our website for a full Job Description. For an informal discussion about the role please contact Lorraine Tarratt, Team Manager on 01572 758301 or email: ltarratt@rutland.gov.uk.

The closing date for applications will be the 5th October 2018 and interviews will take place onFriday 12th October 2018 – to apply: visit www.rutland.gov.uk to apply, alternatively you can contact one of the HR team for an application pack, email: recruitment@rutland.gov.uk or call 01527 758255.

All recruitment correspondence, including interview details, will usually be sent out via email. If you require documentation/correspondence in an alternative format, please contact the HR team.

Rutland County Council is committed to Equality and Diversity and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

Everyone at Rutland County Council has a responsibility for, and is committed to, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Children, Young People and Vulnerable Adults and for ensuring that they are protected from harm.